Neiman Marcus Restaurant Server Assistant

About Neiman Marcus

Neiman Marcus is an established U.S. luxury department store renowned for a curated assortment of high-end fashion, accessories and lifestyle products and for creating exceptional customer experiences. The brand is positioned within the Saks Global portfolio and is recognized for elevated in-store activations, exclusive events and a service-led retail philosophy.

The Restaurant Server Assistant supports dining-room service at Neiman Marcus by maintaining tables and stations, delivering food and beverages, assisting kitchen and waitstaff, and upholding hygiene standards. The role requires flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays and the ability to lift and carry 35 pounds; it is full-time.

Role & Responsibilities

• Maintains dining-room tables by clearing and resetting them.
• Delivers popovers and butter, pours water, and serves food and beverages to guests according to kitchen tickets.
• Maintains the bus station and beverage areas.
• Learns table numbers and dining-area sections.
• Assists kitchen and service staff with service needs, including fulfilling additional customer requests, restocking plates, bagging takeaway orders, and setting up the expeditor station.
• Supports waitstaff by refilling beverages and running food from the kitchen to the dining room as needed.
• Sets up the dining room with key items, including coffee, iced tea, and ice.
• Restocks glasses, flatware, and linens in the dining room.
• Participates in daily pre-shift meetings.
• Completes pre-shift, post-shift, daily, and weekly duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Lifts and moves items such as tables, chairs, and highchairs.
• Cleans and maintains the restaurant and workstation.
• Maintains high hygiene standards, including keeping the uniform jacket, clothing, and shoes clean and pressed, and hair and nails clean and professionally styled to avoid food-contamination risks.
• Reports to the work area appropriately dressed and prepared, with the supplies and equipment needed to perform job duties.

Qualifications

• Experience serving food and beverages and following proper table-service guidelines.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Motivated and results-driven.
• Knowledge of proper placement of china, glassware, and flatware for table settings.
• Thorough knowledge of service sequence and proper placement of table settings, food, and beverages according to kitchen tickets and the guidebook.
• Thorough knowledge of food, including preparation and culinary terminology.
• Ability to interact graciously with the public and manage multiple duties simultaneously.
• Exceptional customer-service and problem-solving skills.
• A “win together” mentality.
• Able to stand, bend, climb stairs, and lift and carry 35 pounds.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 18.44 to USD 23.04 per hour.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; additional voluntary benefits, including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance; and an employee discount. Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package.

Culture

Neiman Marcus emphasizes an elevated, customer-centric retail culture where meticulous service and attention to detail define the in-store experience. The retailer promotes a collaborative environment with clear pathways for career progression across retail, distribution, digital and corporate functions.

About Cerulean

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